The Eagles are building a deep playbook to take advantage of a wealth of options on offense, utilizing everything from heavy offensive line formations to empty backfields.

“We’re trying to find a way to get all of our skill guys the ball,” said coach Mark DeCristoforo. “I think it’s a very good problem to have. We have to find creative ways to get every single person the ball.”

After looking sharp in the playoffs last season when he was suddenly called in to action to replace injured starter Billy Triglianos, senior Joe Czelusniak has the quarterback job.

“We have a ton of confidence with Czelusniak because of last year,” said DeCristoforo. “He’s a special athlete. He can dunk. He can throw almost as well as Trigs and he’s twice as fast.”

“We expect to have the ability to run the ball,” said DeCristoforo. “We have a returning offensive line. We have a power runner in Galo, we have a shifty runner in the kid Dematteo and we have a combo runner in Zanghi.”

The offensive line has four returning starters led by Sean Kennedy at left tackle.

“He makes every call for the line,” said DeCristoforo of Myhre, the center. “Didn’t miss a single game last year. I think he’s one of the better centers in the league and college coaches have told me that.”

DEFENSE

DeCristoforo is high on the defensive line led by Mike Noone at nose guard.

“If you shut down a certain couple of gaps, the defense can revolve around him,” said DeCristoforo. “He’s a block and a space-eater. He minimally occupies two blockers on every play.”

Flanking Noone are ends Kennedy and Nick Franklyn.

“He’s a total mismatch,” said DeCristoforo of Franklyn. “He’s very low to the ground. He’s fast enough to play running back. He’s the strongest guy in the weight room and he can pick his way of handling the matchup in front of him.”